decimating (0 synonym found)

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deviating  ·  decimation  ·  decorating  ·  delimiting  ·  dedicating  ·  depilating

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Definition of decimating:

(v) : (loosely) To devastate: to reduce or destroy significantly but not completely.
(v) : To destroy or remove one-tenth of (something).
(v) : (proscribed) To reduce to one-tenth: to destroy or remove nine-tenths of (something).
(v) : (computer graphics) To replace (a high-resolution model) with another of lower but acceptable quality. (Usually algorithmically)
(v) : (archaic) To kill one-tenth of (a group), (historical, specifically) as a military punishment in the Roman army selected by lot, usually carried out by the surviving soldiers.
(n) : A tithe or other 10% tax or payment.
Definition of decimating:

(v) : (loosely) To devastate: to reduce or destroy significantly but not completely.
(v) : To destroy or remove one-tenth of (something).
(v) : (proscribed) To reduce to one-tenth: to destroy or remove nine-tenths of (something).
(v) : (computer graphics) To replace (a high-resolution model) with another of lower but acceptable quality. (Usually algorithmically)
(v) : (archaic) To kill one-tenth of (a group), (historical, specifically) as a military punishment in the Roman army selected by lot, usually carried out by the surviving soldiers.
(n) : A tithe or other 10% tax or payment.
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